Category Archives: Local Sports
Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - The Washington Commanders filled two areas of need on the second day of the NFL draft - once they could get ahold of their third-round pick. Washington took Illinois defensive back...
Apr 29, 2023
Betts and Muncy, both new dads, power Dodgers past Cards 7-3
LOS ANGELES (AP) - New fathers Mookie Betts and Max Muncy powered the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. Betts hit a leadoff homer and Muncy had a go-ah...
Apr 29, 2023
Bears get Florida DT Dexter, Miami CB Stevenson in NFL draft
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - The Chicago Bears addressed their shaky defense in the second round of the NFL draft. They took Florida tackle Gervon Dexter with the No. 53 pick and Miami cornerback Tyrique ...
Apr 29, 2023
Jean Segura hits game-ending single as Marlins beat Cubs 3-2
MIAMI (AP) - Jean Segura hit a game-ending RBI single, lifting the Miami Marlins to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night. Jorge Soler sparked the winning rally with a leadoff single. Mi...
Apr 29, 2023
Stars bounce Wild in 6 with 4-1 win behind Hintz, Oettinger...Defending champ Avs force Game 7 with 4-1 win over Kraken...Panthers score 7, force a Game 7 against the Bruins
Panthers score 7, force a Game 7 against the Bruins SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Matthew Tkachuk scored twice, Eetu Luostarinen put Florida ahead to stay with 5:38 left in what was a crazed third period, and ...
Apr 29, 2023
Lady Cats Head To SC In Battle Of 17-win Teams
Big matchup at Deep Rock Energy Field in Kinmundy as the Salem Lady Cats travel to take on the South Central Lady Cougars. Salem enters at 17-3 after having yesterday's showdown with Freeburg postpone...
Apr 28, 2023
Wildcats Head To Freeburg Today After Thursday's Cancellation
The Salem Wildcats had their game at Freeburg canceled yesterday, they will make the trip West today to take on the Midgets in Cahokia action. After today, Salem will head to Highland tomorrow for gam...
Apr 28, 2023
Centralia Baseball Tournament Features Stacked Field
Today is the first of 2 days of the Centralia Orphans Baseball Tournament. At 4:30 it's South Central who enters at 17-1 taking on 15-4 Class 2a Wesclin followed at 7pm by 15-4 North Clay and 10-8 Cen...
Apr 28, 2023
Marion County YMCA Soccer Tournament Finishes Up
The Marion County YMCA Youth Soccer League wrapped up their tournament this week. Medicine Shoppe won the tournament championship with a 4-3 win over Salem Township Hospital in penalty kicks after 2 o...
Apr 28, 2023
Chicago Bears draft Tennessee OT Darnell Wright at No. 10
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - Darnell Wright helped Tennessee re-emerge as a national power. The Chicago Bears hope the feisty blocker can do something similar for them. Chicago selected the Tennessee offe...
Apr 28, 2023
